Preamble & History — Set 10
Constitution Special · प्रस्तावना और इतिहास · Questions 91–100 of 140
The word 'REPUBLIC' in the Preamble is derived from which Latin expression?
Correct Answer: A. Res Publica
The term 'Republic' is derived from the Latin expression 'Res Publica' meaning 'public matter' or 'public affair'. This emphasizes that government is a public trust, not a private possession of kings or nobles. In a republic, the head of state (President) is an elected representative who serves for a fixed term, unlike a hereditary monarch.
Which provision of the Constitution allows for interpretation of ambiguous provisions in light of the Preamble?
Correct Answer: D. No specific article — it is a judicial principle
There is no specific article in the Constitution that explicitly allows the Preamble to be used for interpreting ambiguous provisions. It is a judicial principle established through case law. The Supreme Court has consistently held that the Preamble can be used as an aid to interpret constitutional provisions. This principle was explicitly stated in cases like Kesavananda Bharati (1973).
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly when the Constitution was adopted?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly when the Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949. He presided over the Constituent Assembly from December 11, 1946 to January 24, 1950. On January 26, 1950, he became the first President of the Republic of India.
The concept of 'Liberty of belief, faith and worship' in the Preamble is primarily secured by?
Correct Answer: B. Articles 25-28 (Right to Freedom of Religion)
The 'Liberty of belief, faith and worship' in the Preamble is primarily secured by Articles 25-28 of the Constitution, which provide the Right to Freedom of Religion. Article 25 gives the freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practise, and propagate religion. Articles 26-28 provide for freedom to manage religious affairs, to pay taxes, and for religious instruction.
The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' borrow their concept from which country's constitution?
Correct Answer: C. Ireland
The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' borrows from the Constitution of Ireland (Eire). The Irish Constitution of 1937, which was itself influenced by the Spanish Constitution, contained Directive Principles as guidelines for the state. India's Constituent Assembly borrowed the DPSP concept from Ireland and incorporated it in Articles 36-51. The Irish origin of DPSPs represents Ireland's influence on India's constitutional framework.
The concept of 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from?
Correct Answer: C. Constitution of USA
The Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) in the Indian Constitution were primarily inspired by the Constitution of the United States of America (Bill of Rights, 1791). The concept of enforceable, justiciable rights against the state was borrowed from the American constitutional tradition. The equality rights were also inspired by the French Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Who said 'The Preamble is the most precious part of the Constitution. It is the soul of the Constitution. It is the key to the Constitution'?
Correct Answer: D. K.M. Munshi
K.M. Munshi, a distinguished member of the Constituent Assembly and later a prominent Indian author, stated that the Preamble is 'the most precious part of the Constitution' and called it 'the soul of the Constitution'. His quote emphasizes the philosophical importance of the Preamble in anchoring the entire constitutional framework.
The term 'INTEGRITY' was added to the Preamble to counter which challenge?
Correct Answer: B. Separatist movements and threats to territorial unity
The word 'Integrity' was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment (1976) to reinforce India's commitment to territorial integrity and counter separatist movements that threatened the unity of the nation. The complete phrase 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' emphasizes that national unity goes hand in hand with territorial integrity — no part of India can be separated. Understanding this constitutional provision is essential for competitive examinations and civic awareness.
The complete words of the Preamble declaring the nature of the Indian state are?
Correct Answer: B. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
The complete description of India as per the Preamble is: 'SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC'. Each word carries specific meaning: Sovereign (supreme, independent), Socialist (mixed economy with welfare state), Secular (equal treatment of all religions), Democratic (elected government), Republic (elected head of state, not monarchy). Understanding this constitutional provision is essential for competitive examinations and civic awareness.
The Schedule containing the Oaths of Office is?
Correct Answer: C. Third Schedule
The Third Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains the forms of oaths and affirmations for various constitutional offices including: oath of members of Parliament, oath for ministers of Union, oath for members of state legislature, oath for state ministers, oath for Supreme Court/High Court judges, oath for CAG, etc. This is directly relevant to the constitutional framework described in the Preamble. Understanding this constitutional provision is essential for competitive examinations and civic awareness.